HAYWARD, Calif. -- Columbus Craft Meats, the fastest growing deli meat brand in the U.S.1, has launched two delicious new snack lines. Snacking is a huge trend in the U.S., and meat snacks are growing 4 times faster than potato chips as consumers look for high-protein alternatives. 2 "People continue to replace traditional meals with snacks, and now we offer Columbus' delicious salami products in a snack size to enjoy while on-the-go" says Columbus CEO, Joe Ennen.

PANINOS SUCCESS DRIVES LAUNCH OF SNACK-SIZED VERSION

Contributing to Columbus' rapid growth are new products, like Paninos – bite-sized rolls of salumi and cheese – which have grown over 800%3 since launching in 2016. Columbus now offers Paninos in snack-sized packages of two:

Genoa Salame rolled with Mozzarella Cheese

Hot Sopressata rolled with Mozzarella Cheese

Prosciutto rolled with Mozzarella Cheese

Italian Dry Salame rolled with Monterey Jack Cheese

SALAME & CHEESE CRISPS OFFER DELICIOUS, CONVENIENT SNACKING

For its Salame & Cheese Crisps line, Columbus has paired its salami with sourdough cheese crisps that are perfectly portioned for a quick, delicious bite. And because they don't require refrigeration, Columbus' Salame & Cheese Crisps provide a convenient, on-the-go snack. Available in the following flavors:

Italian Dry Salame and Cheese Crisps

Calabrese Salame and Cheese Crisps

Both snack-sized Columbus Paninos and Columbus Salame & Cheese Crisps are available now in select grocery stores across the U.S.

Founded in 1917, Columbus Craft Meats produces award-winning Italian salami and deli meats sold under the Columbus brand. Its products are available at food retailers nationwide. More information can be found at www.ColumbusCraftMeats.com